What do You Shoot?

[MrBowhunter]

Just wondering who shoots what. I get the feeling that most that post here are compound shooters. Don't get me wrong, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, I own a Reflex Xpress thats only about 3 years old and my wife and son both use them. I just don't feel like using it anymore so I switched to my Bear recurve. It's just alot more fun and challenging. I don't get a thrill out of shooting deer with a compound anymore, it's too easy. I haven't shot one with my recurve yet but that's only because I haven't had the chance. I will and when I do it will be my best harvest yet!

Kenny



Edited by - mrbowhunter on 03/10/2002 3:10:16 PM

[Highbow]

Kenny, I have a 1969 Bear super kodiak and a very old Indian stick bow that I love to hunt with but I spend most of the time with my Bowtech Extreme Solo.

[longbow]

I shoot a Blackfeather longbow made by Richard Hollaway in Alabama. I took a nice 7pt with a 16" spread on opening day. It was my first year hunting with a traditional bow. He walked in at 7 or 8 yards and I couldn't pass up a shot that close. I wouldn't say a compound is too easy, but hunting traditional is a bigger challenge. Hunting with traditional bows is very addictive.

[KY_Xcutter]

I only shoot compound. There is just something about getting that close to a deer. I guess thats why I enjoy archery so much.

Xcutter

[wvhighcountry]

I shoot compound also. I really havent had a chance to shoot traditional. I shoot a Highcountry.

[Marvin Campbell]

68" NTN Hickory Longbow, made it myself, killed two does with it last year. I just feel like I have more confidence shooting traditional in hunting situations than with a compound, and since I don't shoot any 3-D I am not shooting my compound anymore.

[45 Caliber]

I shoot a PSE Magna Flight instintive. I also have a PSE Phaser II and a XI. I thought about getting a Black Widow recurve to shoot.

[raktrakr]

compound here. but i see nothin wrong with a recurve

[KY_Xcutter]

You're right there is absolutly nothing wrong with it, I wish I had the time and patients for it. Marvin a home made hickory bow. Impressive!!!

Xcutter

[taggedout]

x rings!
I love my BoB Lee recurve but have had to shoot a compound the last year because of a shoulder and elbow injury. I'm shotn a Parker at the moment but my pride is starting to hurt more than the shoulder. My BOB Lee is 69lbs at 28" and I think I'll talk to Mr. Lee or Rob about making me a set of 60lb limbs and get the arch back in my archery again! (I LOVE MY BOW)

[Boss Gobbler]

Golden Eagle litespeed.

[ky_great_white_bowhunter]

I have a PSE Fire Flight LC and I truely enjoy the way it shoots, but X-treme hooked me up with a PSE Infinity Citation over Christmas break and I can't wait until I get to do some shooting with it.

Good shooting!!!
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[pingo]

I used to shoot a Darton but I just bought a PSE diamondback & looking forward to putting it through the test.I to would love to have the time to shoot traditinal but as it is already, I barely have time to shoot anything.

lucas pennington

[GSP]

Martin Lynx Magnum. About 15 years old. Still deadly though!

[kyscout]

Own both a recurve and a compound like hunting with the recurve the best thou,gives me more of a challenge.

[taggedout]

Just sent my riser back to have another set of limbs made. Thier sayn 2-3 weeks. I can't wait
I love my bow.

[spurrs]

I shoot a matthews mq-32 i bought a few years
ago,really like it too!I'd like to get a trad.
bow.I've shot alittle recurve,and was wondering
about long bows,i like the look but never shot
one.What do i look for in long bows?

[P. Beyer]

<b>PSE Carrera</b> with an Orion Cam, Man I love this Bow.... Really does the trick. Also shoot XX75 with Muzzy 75 grain BH's and a Muzzy Zero Effect Arrow rest, That thing is to die for, never had a problem yet......

[Strutter]

I shot a compound for 25 years but now shoot only longbows. Nothing like them when you get used to them.

Strutter

Hey spurrs, e mail me if you want to try out a few longbows sometime. I have a friend in Irvine that has a bunch and we get together when we can and shoot. You are welcome to come and shoot any we have. They are pure fun.



Edited by - Strutter on 07/15/2002 6:23:17 PM

[oxmos]

Got a Golden Eagle Carbine Hawk. Bought it used as my first bow, seems to be doing alright, so I plan on sticking with it. This archery stuff is addictive!

[pwillis4]

I shoot a Browning Lightning. A great little bow for the price.

[Salty]

This year I'm trying a Hoyt Cybertec.........shoots about 260fps set on 60#. Very Quiet.

[Highbow]

I shoot a Bowtech Extreme Solo at 60#, 306 FPS.

[Brutus Hedgeapple]

I'm shooting a Crooked Stic Reverse Riser LB 54# @ 28" that I had made earlier this year. Magnus broadheads and cedar arrows. Arrow weighs about 605 grs. Nothing against compounds or those that shoot them, I just like the trad challenge a bit more.

BH

[MULESKINNER]

I have owned just about all of em' at one time or another but currently shoot an XI summit. Can't shoot a stick bow to save my life. I gave it every chance and still can't hit the broad side of a barn. I wish I could shoot trad, I have a lot of respect for those guys.
L A T E R . . .

[crowebird]

I shoot a PSE Stingray. Its a great treestand bow at 32 inches, weighs a tad over 3lbs, is quiet and I'm getting 290fps with a 400gr Carbon Evolution topped with a 75gr Spitfire with the bow set at 68lbs.

[BuckBuster]

I shoot a Parker Hunter Mag. A great bow like most all others.

[raghorn]

Got into this stuff in 69 with a Ben Pearson cougar recurve, still have it and acquired another since then. BUT, I also have a Darton, a High Country, a Martin, and a Pearson compounds. Love to shoot all. Just have to choose which one is a chore. Started out shooting instictive and now shoot sights and release. I try to shoot about three 3-D shoots a month to keep in practice. Now just waiting for season to open the 1st of OCT and baiting for bear the 1st of SEP. Started guiding for bear last year and having a blast. We took 4 and have 8 clients already for this year. Had 2 blackies within 12 steps this past Sat, what a rush again.

[MULESKINNER]

Raghorn,
Good to see newcomers to the sight. WELCOME.
Where ya from?

L A T E R . . .

[raghorn]

Sorry bout that Muleskinner, I live in Arkansas, and have a son and daughter in Louisville. Thanks for the welcome.

[Ky Headhunter]

Been shooting a Mathews FeatherMax for 5 years now. Very reliable bow.

One of these days I'll probably go to a stickbow. I really do believe they offer some advantages in hunting situations, for those who can shoot them well.

[ky_great_white_bowhunter]

I shoot a PSE fireflight LC, and a PSE citation II.

[mathewsshooter]

I grew up shooting a traditional long bow and a recurve. I now hunt and shoot with a mathews. I guess, once I have more time to practice, I would like to get a recurve. I really enjoyed my dad teaching me how to use it as a kid.